Hip pocket
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All present and accounted for: How to cut the cost of Christmas gifts
Christmas might be the most wonderful time of the year, but it doesn’t have to be the most expensive.
- by Dominic Powell
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Under 30? This trick could net you an extra $100k at retirement
It’s not particularly popular with younger workers as it requires a fair amount of delayed gratification, but when it comes to investing you can’t go much better.
- by Dominic Powell
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Less is more: How to downsize your life to free up cash
Downsizing is a potential salve for the country’s festering housing crisis, but not enough of us are doing it. This is what you need to know.
- by Dominic Powell
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Moving overseas? Consider these taxing questions
Issues such as tax, superannuation and property are common queries for those contemplating living and working abroad.
- by Dominic Powell
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The strategy that could get you debt free – even with a mortgage
It’s a high-risk bit of financial wizardry, but don’t rubbish debt recycling just yet.
- by Dominic Powell
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Asset test: What are ETFs, and should you invest in them?
They’re considered a fairly low-risk and novice-friendly way to invest, but exchange-traded funds might not be for everyone.
- by Dominic Powell
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Mortgage v super: Where should you invest your extra money?
Should you put surplus cash towards paying off your mortgage faster, or topping up your super? Our experts explain how you could do both.
- by Dominic Powell
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How to safeguard your super from sharemarket volatility
For those approaching retirement, wild fluctuations can be stressful indeed. Here’s how to hold your nerve.
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
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Mortgage giving you heart palpitations? Try CPR
One in five Aussies have to hand over more than half of their wage for their home loan, according to research. But there is a solution.
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
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Bonds, corporate bonds: The reliable but unpopular investment
The global bond market is roughly three times the size of the global equity market, yet bonds don’t get much love from everyday investors.
- by Dominic Powell
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You’ve finally saved a house deposit. Now what?
You might feel like beelining for your closest weekend auction, but it can be prudent to take your time.
- by Dominic Powell
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